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"Also take fine spices: of liquid myrrh, five hundred shekels; and of fragrant cinnamon half as much, even two hundred and fifty; and of fragrant cane, two hundred and fifty;
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A Symbol of the Holy Spirit
John Calvin explains that the costly and fragrant anointing oil was a clear symbol, or 'type,' of the Holy Spirit. Its purpose was to show the Israelites that all worship and service are only made effective by the Spirit's power. The anointing of the priest prefigured Christ's consecration by the Spirit, and the anointing of the tabernacle shows that we are made holy through the Spirit's work.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare Exodus 37:29.
Exodus 30:23 Principal spices – that is, the best spices.
Pure myrrh – is a gum that …
19th Century
Anglican
Principal spices. —The East is productive of a great variety of spices; but of these, a few have always been regarded with special…
16th Century
Protestant
Take thou also unto thee principal spices. Although the oil discussed here was destined not only for the anointing of the priests but also…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Take also to you principal spices To make the anointing oil with, and are as follow:
of pure myrr…
Directions are given here for making the holy anointing oil and the incense to be used in the service of the tabernacle. To show the excellence of …
